How Did the Rise of Literacy in the Post-Revolutionary Era

How did the rise of literacy in the post-Revolutionary era contribute to the growth of democratic political culture?

A) As more Americans became readers, a larger, better-informed, and more active political community developed.
B) By becoming readers and authors, women won the right to vote and hold office in most states.
C) By promoting America's European roots, writers and readers were able to model American politics on the more democratic politics of Europe.
D) Since few Americans read the Bible or religious writings, America moved toward being a truly secular state.